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Indian History of Michigan's Thumb Region |
takes you from the Paleo and Woodland Indian periods to the “corn grinding” sites along the Huron shores. Travel in time from treaties and missionaries...To the colorful lives of Indian Dave, Peter Chatfield and others. Visit “White Rock” and see a pow-wow with traditional dance. The woodland flute of Robert Tall Tree adds realism to this historic glance at the past.
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Chief Buffalo - Man of Peace |
A Man of Peace;The life of this famous Chief is told, in part, by his great-great grand-daughter. The saga is detailed of how the Chief changed the course of history by going to Washington to plead with President Fillmore for the rights of his people.
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Little Crow's Story |
Little Crow became a sioux chief and struggled to understand the early pioneers language and culture to better lead his people. The story of his life comes to life in this production.
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American Treaties - The Ojibwa |
This video focuses on those treaties that guaranteed hunting and fishing rights to the Chippewa Indians. The spearing issue is closely examined from an historical viewpoint. The Chippewa position is clearly stated by an official of the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission.
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Treaty of Traverse Des Sioux |
This is an account of how the new frontier people pressured the federal government into a treaty that left the Sioux without grazing land for the buffalo and enough land to meet their basic needs. A re-enactment of the 1850 gathering among teepees, canvas tents, and ox carts is shown.
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